- #1 Perry
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Squishy
Windows
Perry is a small robot with a big mission. Take control of a little rover with a big purpose in this 3rd-person sci-fi story-based game about life, existence and purpose.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.8%, Immersive Sim 17.1%, Cinematic 9.1%, Exploration 8.7%, Third Person 8.5%
- #2 ONCE UPON A TIME IN MOROCCO
96% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Outcast digital media developpement departePub: outcast digital media
Windows
Explore the ancient and mysterious dreamland of “Once Upon A Time In Morocco”, traveling through the golden sands, discovering their secrets and their ruins, and collecting the Lost Tablets of Self Acceptance.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.3%, Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Immersive Sim 13.1%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Third Person 7.7%
- #3 The Family Cat
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Web Trench Studios
Windows
An emotional, 3rd-person adventure story game about a cat separated from his family who are dealing with cancer. Players take control of the cat on a touching and beautiful journey as he tries to reunite with his family!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Immersive Sim 10.7%, Relaxing 9%, Emotional 8.7%
- #4 A Lost Note
95% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: CB Games
Windows
follow a mysterious cat as it navigates a surreal world of memories, searching for the lost love of its owner. The cat must journey through a variety of environments, from sunny landscapes to dark and mysterious locales, all while uncovering clues and pieces of the lost love story.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.9%, Immersive Sim 19.3%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Cinematic 10.3%, Exploration 9.9%
- #5 Miska
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Umbrella Party Studios
Windows
MISKA is a narrative-driven adventure game with a strong focus on Australian flora and fauna. Rekindle your connection to family and nature through acts of restoration.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.4%, Walking Simulator 18.7%, Immersive Sim 14.7%, Relaxing 9.8%, Exploration 7.6%
- #6 Jasper and the City of Lights
94% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2024
Dev: Rivers and Wine Studios
Windows
A cozy adventure about love, kindness and slowing down. Two siblings are separated, a mystical forest is where they were last seen. In the darkest shadows, an old spirit is hiding, but the lights of an ancient city is shining between the branches. Fully narrated, easy to play.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.3%, Relaxing 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Exploration 11%, Third Person 9%
- #7 The Ice is Watching
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Oguz Abdullah CelikPub: Casayona Studio
Windows
One last GPS pin. One final hope. Following a GPS pin to the cabin, she thought she was coming for a rescue. She didn't know she was stepping into a frozen trap. Stranded and hunted by 'The Ice', you must keep the fire alive to survive the night. Uncover the chilling truth before you become his art
Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.1%, Interactive Fiction 22.5%, Exploration 8.8%, Linear 8.7%, Immersive Sim 7.6%
- #8 Bell & Hoof: The Silent Journey
92% matchMostly Positive76% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Lilith Guild
Windows
A short walking simulator about a quiet cow, a forgotten chapel, and golden bells. Less than 10 minutes. No enemies. Just peace and hooves, and walking.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.2%, Third Person 14.4%, Exploration 14.3%, Relaxing 11.2%, 3D 7.4%
- #9 It Never Leaves You - Chapter 1
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dominik WolframPub: Dead Ashes Studio
Windows
It Never Leaves You One year after the death of his family, Max is looking for a new beginning. But after an accident in the dense forest, his friend Jack has disappeared. In Chapter 1, explore a dilapidated hospital where reality merges with madness. What is real and what is a hallucination?
Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.5%, Immersive Sim 21.3%, Interactive Fiction 21%, Exploration 11.6%, Action-Adventure 10.2%
- #10 Kilroy Was Here
91% matchMixed50% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: 4A50 Studios
Windows
You are stuck in an unknown place, completely alone for eternity. Every decision you’ve made, will make, and could have made somehow rattling around your head. The only thing you can understand is a rock, with a gratified picture and some text that reads ‘Kilroy Was Here’!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.1%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Exploration 10.4%, Sci-fi 10%
- #11 Latent Experience
90% matchMixed70% of 44 reviews2024
Dev: Latent Technology
Windows · Mac · Linux
Latent Technology's first tech demo. A journey through different worlds built with Generative Physics Animation technology, featuring, for the very first time, fully physical and interactive characters.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.6%, Immersive Sim 20.1%, Third Person 9.8%, Linear 8.5%, Simulation 7.7%
- #12 Deep Depths
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Danthalomous Productions LLC
Windows
Dive deep into terror in Deep Depths, an immersive survival horror set in the pitch-black depths of the ocean. As a lone researcher, explore the eerie remains of your lab and outwit the lurking terror that hunts you.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.7%, Immersive Sim 21.1%, Interactive Fiction 16.7%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Exploration 10.7%
- #13 Red Panda: The Quiet Path
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 26 reviews2025
Dev: Uberbax-Gaming
Windows
A peaceful third-person adventure where you play as a red panda. Climb trees, roll into a ball, swim, knock down objects, and even fly with a balloon! No combat, no rush — just the forest, atmosphere, and full immersion in nature.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.1%, Immersive Sim 19.3%, Emotional 9.1%, Exploration 8.2%, Relaxing 7.6%
- #14 Haunted Property
88% matchVery Positive93% of 190 reviews2025
Dev: Yamoto
Windows
A new life begins in a low-cost apartment. Strange occurrences at night and the suspicious behavior of neighbors gradually push the protagonist to the edge.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.7%, Walking Simulator 25.6%, Immersive Sim 21.5%, Linear 7.3%, Casual 7.1%
- #15 In Our Parlor
87% matchVery Positive85% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: Justin WoottenPub: Wickwire Game Studio
Windows
In Our Parlor is a short, horror walking simulator. The player must make their way through a mysterious manor to unfold the story, find the parlor, and escape this nightmare. Navigate a series of dark set pieces and follow the music to discover the path forward.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.1%, Immersive Sim 23.8%, Interactive Fiction 16.6%, Linear 13.5%, Simulation 6.5%
- #16 Phobopetra
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Parano Game Studios
Windows
A Soul, A Story, A Stone. 1962 Antarctica. An expedition unearths a stone that shatters reality. Trapped in a shifting 1960s estate, you must use its unnatural light to reveal hidden secrets. Time is bleeding away in this cinematic mystery. Can you escape before the heartbeat stops?
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.4%, Interactive Fiction 19%, Immersive Sim 11.9%, Action-Adventure 11%, Simulation 9.3%
- #17 Frutigeropolis: The Promised City
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NotTheDarkLord Games
Windows
Step into a surreal city of the old future. Explore environments shaped by the soul of early 2000s design. Slow down inside a world built to be remembered.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.5%, Immersive Sim 20%, Relaxing 12.1%, Exploration 11.6%, 3D 7.6%
- #18 Outsanity
84% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Damar Studio
Windows
Trapped in a mysterious place, you must uncover the truth. “Outsanity” offers a blend of stealth, puzzle-solving, and exploration. Tread lightly and solve the sparse enigmas to escape, but beware the monsters hear everything. Can you outwit these lurking creatures?
Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.7%, Interactive Fiction 20.3%, Immersive Sim 16.3%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Exploration 8.7%
- #19 Aery - Path of Corruption
85% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2022
Dev: EpiXR Games UG
Windows
You play as a bird-like spirit and fly through the different scenarios of the decision-making process of the protagonist. Each level represents a different path that the protagonist could take. Discover the different paths, find their possible outcomes, and find a good future for your new friend.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.4%, Exploration 13.3%, Relaxing 9.3%, Simulation 8.9%, Story Rich 8.7%
- #20 Streamchat: Horror Live
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hikma Maulana
Windows
A first-person livestream horror game where you explore abandoned locations, survive terrifying encounters, and experience dynamic audience interactions through realtime chat and donation systems.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.4%, Walking Simulator 20.3%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Simulation 12.8%, Exploration 8.5%
- #21 Cat Island Petrichor
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 102 reviews2026
Dev: LuminousNotePub: Mango Party
Windows
As a cat, explore a nostalgic Japanese summer island filled with strays. Solve puzzles, uncover mysteries, and share an intimate, unhurried adventure with the heroine.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.7%, Immersive Sim 18.3%, Third Person 11.2%, Emotional 10%, Exploration 9.4%
- #22 Snailium
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NerdySnail
Windows
Play as a snail in Snailium, a calm exploration game with a sci-fi twist. Traverse atmospheric environments, collect unique items, and discover new areas in search for the rare, undiscovered element - Snalium.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.8%, Immersive Sim 21.3%, Third Person 11.8%, Emotional 8.5%, Casual 6.7%
- #23 Of Dead Earth
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Swinburne VE - ICTPub: Swinburne University of Technology
Windows
Of Dead Earth is a third-person survival horror game set in Australian Outback.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.3%, Interactive Fiction 23.8%, Third Person 11.8%, Exploration 10.6%, Emotional 8.4%
- #24 I Have Been Here Before?
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Studio Vodka
Windows
A psychological exploration through a liminal dreamscape: no guides, no paths, just you and small environmental mysteries.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.9%, Walking Simulator 25.3%, Exploration 14.4%, Linear 9.7%, Simulation 8.4%
- #25 INESCAPED
81% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Fearless StudiosPub: Playfusion Technologies
Windows
Inescaped Paranoia is a psychological horror game where paranoia is your worst enemy. As a building inspector sent to assess an abandoned farmhouse, your routine job quickly turns into a descent into fear and uncertainty.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.3%, Interactive Fiction 20%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Exploration 8.6%, Linear 8.2%
- #26 Lani's Call: A Tiny Whale Singer Story
79% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Telescope Game Studios
Windows
LANI’S CALL is a bite-sized, linear narrative game where you play as Lani, a playful humpback whale who dives into action when an earthshaking event threatens her underwater home. This cozy, emotional adventure offers a heartfelt introduction to the richly woven WHALE SINGER universe.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.2%, Immersive Sim 24.2%, Emotional 9.6%, Relaxing 7.6%, Linear 7.6%
- #27 ANYU
80% matchMixed67% of 198 reviews2023
Dev: DigiPen Europe-BilbaoPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
A 3D third person narrative exploration game, set in a frozen wasteland where an ancient civilization fell. Centered around movement puzzles and dealing with environment mechanics.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 32.3%, Exploration 16.1%, Third Person 15.2%, Linear 13.9%, 3D 7.6%
- #28 Harold Halibut
78% matchVery Positive82% of 1,248 reviews2024
Dev: Slow Bros.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Harold Halibut is a handmade narrative game about friendship and life on a city-sized spaceship submerged in an alien ocean. Join Harold as he explores a vibrant retro-future world in his quest to find the true meaning of ‘home’.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.7%, Interactive Fiction 16.2%, Cinematic 10.8%, Third Person 10.5%, Exploration 8.5%
- #29 Steinvar
79% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Cold Cup Games
Windows
Explore a mysterious, atmospheric world and cleanse creeping corruption using the power of light. Discover secrets, restore lost places, and shape your journey in a story-driven fantasy adventure.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.1%, Exploration 13.5%, Emotional 12%, Third Person 9%, Fantasy 7.3%
- #30 Millennium Dream
76% matchVery Positive93% of 2,557 reviews2026
Dev: LucidDreamLab
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Wander through dreamscapes woven from memories of the millennium. Use your camera to freeze tender fragments of days gone by, collecting lost shards of childhood. In an atmosphere where Chinese Dreamcore and Liminal Space intertwine, savor a warmth that feels both familiar and strange.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.7%, Immersive Sim 14.9%, Emotional 10.9%, Relaxing 9.2%, Exploration 9.1%
- #31 Pool Glow
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ShibaHJGame
Windows
Pool Glow is an immersive exploration game inspired by poolcore aesthetics. You are free to wander through bright, open pool spaces, observing the gentle interplay of light and shadow. You can slow down, explore at your own pace, and discover a quiet sense of peace and relaxation.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 31%, Immersive Sim 22.8%, Simulation 15%, Exploration 12.3%, Casual 9.4%
- #32 Nightmare Visions Chapter 1
77% matchMixed56% of 48 reviews2025
Dev: Q13Games LLC
Windows
You investigate a secluded rural home of an old friend that's gone missing, abandoned under mysterious circumstances. You begin to uncover a haunting trail left behind by a man consumed by paranoia, isolation, and something far more disturbing.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 29%, Interactive Fiction 28.8%, Immersive Sim 23.7%, Linear 8.2%, Casual 6%
- #33 Motel Styx
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cassandra's Curse Studio
Windows · Mac
Play as three guests of the rundown Motel Styx, overseen by the charming yet guarded Charon (and their cat). Explore your surroundings to uncover Charon's past and forever alter the future of the motel.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.7%, Interactive Fiction 20.5%, Immersive Sim 20%, Exploration 10%, Linear 9.5%
- #34 Lost in Blindness
77% matchPositive94% of 34 reviews2021
Dev: Unseen Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Have you ever wondered if you could play a video game, without even looking at the screen? What if you played this unique sound-based adventure game, without even seeing anything!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.8%, Immersive Sim 16%, Exploration 15.1%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Emotional 10.4%
- #35 Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature
74% matchVery Positive99% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Dreamhunt StudioPub: Mindscape
Windows
Be a stone Golem and try to save Nature with the help of an adorable Fox! Reconnect ancient sources of energy in environmental puzzles. Discover secrets from a lost civilization and save animals on an emotional quest in a cozy, colorful world.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.3%, Third Person 11.9%, Linear 11.3%, Relaxing 9.8%, Exploration 9.4%
- #36 Glow in the Shadows
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: wanmeibd
Windows
This is a first-person exploration puzzle game set in a world of absolute darkness. Armed with a fluorescent spray gun, you must paint your own path and activate hidden mechanisms to progress. Each stroke of light reveals fragments of the forgotten world, guiding you through its mysteries.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.5%, Immersive Sim 17.5%, Exploration 14.2%, Relaxing 13.6%, Casual 8.9%
- #37 Imprint
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dog Water Studios
Windows
Imprint is an atmospheric adventure which traps you inside a decaying family computer. Navigate forgotten photo albums and abandoned programs from the past. Solve puzzles in binary and hexadecimal; think like the machine. Can you find your way out? Or will you be trapped forever in the files?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29.8%, Walking Simulator 26.7%, Third Person 10.8%, 3D 6.2%, Story Rich 5.4%
- #38 Path to Serenity
74% match6 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Ludus Pax Studios
Windows
Guide Jim on a heartfelt journey to find peace and balance amidst life's struggles. In Path to Serenity, a cozy walking simulator, explore levels with interactive and soothing elements, accompanied by calming sounds. Walk alongside Jim as he begins a new path towards calm and serenity.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.8%, Immersive Sim 19.9%, Exploration 11.2%, Simulation 9.3%, Emotional 6.7%
- #39 The Hobo Complex
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Iron Interactive Games
Windows
The Hobo Complex is a first-person psychological horror game delving into drug addiction, homelessness and the reasons that might have caused it. Traverse varied, eerie settings while uncovering the truth behind where your girlfriend went after leaving you.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.7%, Interactive Fiction 23.5%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Exploration 10.1%, Emotional 8.7%
- #40 Goodbye
72% matchPositive97% of 38 reviews2025
Dev: Amabird
Windows
A story-driven interactive game about a sweet old lady and a mysterious figure. Follow her daily routine by completing a simple task list, until it’s time to make an unusual deal with the One Who’s Waiting. And please, do not say “goodbye.”
Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.2%, Interactive Fiction 24.9%, Simulation 12.3%, Emotional 8.1%, 3D 6.3%
- #41 Abode: Definitive Edition
73% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Jordon SelwayPub: JordonGameDev
Windows
Abode: Definitive Edition is the updated edition of Abode, it is a short walking simulator horror game, you are stuck in a loop going through a small house, when horror starts happening around you.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.4%, Interactive Fiction 18.3%, Immersive Sim 18.2%, Exploration 9.9%, Linear 8.6%
- #42 Aisla
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Terminal Game Studios
Windows
You play as Aisla, a woman who wakes up with no memories in a complex on Mars. Your objective is to explore the environments and discover who the character is and what situation she is in.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 20%, Interactive Fiction 18.5%, Cinematic 10.1%, Third Person 9.8%, Exploration 8.5%
- #43 Don't Mind Liam
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Barry Knoll
Windows
Seeking to make some easy money, a high school senior decides to babysit a strange little boy... with an even stranger imaginary friend.
Why similar: Immersive Sim 20.6%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Cinematic 11.9%, Walking Simulator 10.5%, Exploration 10.3%
- #44 Of Love and Eternity
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Acorn Bringer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Beyond is a world of the damned and the souls who stray are lost. Beyond dwell violent and wicked spirits that have long been abandoned and those who wish to see you join them. Beyond is where you will go. Beyond, she searches for you.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.6%, Interactive Fiction 19%, Third Person 12.8%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Exploration 8%
- #45 <FAIL.safe>
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stray Kite Studios
Windows
Talk is cheap. Trust is earned. You are stuck on The Destin, a forsaken starship on the brink of oblivion that is controlled by Novah, a sentient AI who holds the key to your survival. Befriend, manipulate, deceive, and persuade your way to freedom in this sci-fi narrative adventure.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.9%, Interactive Fiction 20.9%, Immersive Sim 11.5%, Emotional 9.8%, Exploration 9.2%
- #46 SimulLogistics: RoboHands
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SimulFactory
Windows · Linux
Become a member of the logistics center by controlling the robot's hands!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.1%, Immersive Sim 23.6%, Simulation 13.9%, Third Person 11.2%, Action 9.5%
- #47 NIGHTMARE OF THE FOREST
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mafia Entertainment Studios
Windows
Join Johnny on a desperate search for his missing daughter in a mysterious forest. Confront the shadows and the presence of Marcus in this immersive horror experience.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.3%, Immersive Sim 27.8%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Story Rich 11.9%, Atmospheric 5.7%
- #48 軍艦島探訪記 ある写真家の記録 "Visiting Battleship Island: A Photographer's Chronicle"
70% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: XYimagePub: XYimage
Windows
"A walking simulator of Battleship Island before its collapse. A complete recreation of Battleship Island from a time that no longer exists. Explore freely, as if you've time-traveled back to those days. Would you like to take a stroll to this special place filled with nostalgia?"
Why similar: Walking Simulator 33%, Immersive Sim 23.7%, Simulation 10.8%, Cinematic 8.5%, Emotional 7.5%
- #49 MICROSCOPIC
68% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Studio 542895
Windows
In the year 2066, mankind has finally achieved the pinnacle in medical discovery with the massive deployment of nanotechnology. Play as VENTURE, a new nanobot in this top down atmospheric adventure game to seek out what went wrong in the medical disaster.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.2%, Linear 12.6%, Exploration 12.1%, Emotional 8.7%, Sci-fi 7%
- #50 Pigeon Flight Simulator
69% matchMostly Negative38% of 26 reviews2024
Dev: srvr
Windows
Pigeon Flight Simulator offers a peaceful flying experience over the city with relaxing music. Escape stress, feel the freedom of the sky, and enjoy the tranquility!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.4%, Immersive Sim 16.9%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Exploration 8.7%, Third Person 8.6%
- #51 Farewell, Lucia
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CirilXD
Windows · Linux
[Data Expunged], Eastern Bloc, September ██th, 19██A narrative discovery walking game. Slow paced and might get scary at times. (Cozy horror, if you will...) Walk through a soviet hotel. Knock at every door. Hold staring contests with paintings. But don't ever look into a mirror for too long...
Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.9%, Interactive Fiction 19.6%, Immersive Sim 12.5%, Linear 10.6%, Emotional 6.8%
- #52 Bloomee
71% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: x-climb, Inc.
Windows
Delve into a virtual space free from the stresses of work, school and general day-to-day struggles. At times when it seems like we can't keep up with how fast the world is moving, take a load off and witness the worlds of Bloomee and satiate your desire to escape your current reality.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.3%, Immersive Sim 18.3%, Exploration 12.5%, Simulation 11%, Relaxing 8.5%
- #53 Dream:scape Remastered
67% match5 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Speedbump Studio
Windows
Explore a surreal dream world built from one man’s memories in this remastered story-rich first-person mystery/adventure.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.6%, Interactive Fiction 23.4%, Immersive Sim 18.5%, Exploration 9.4%, 3D 5.5%
- #54 Undergone
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Byte-Forge Interactive
Windows
Explore a breathtaking world through photography and uncover the mystery behind its transformation. Each photo you take, and every step you make reveals the truth about your past and memories left behind. It is not just about taking photos, It is about what you choose to see.
Why similar: Immersive Sim 18.1%, Emotional 12.4%, Walking Simulator 12.4%, Cinematic 11.9%, Exploration 9.8%
- #55 莎比编辑器 SUBE
69% matchMixed47% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: 莎莎莎比
Windows
In this game, you will play a junior high school student who doesn't like learning, and all you have to do every day is go to school, finish school, and sleep.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.2%, Immersive Sim 25.8%, Exploration 14.8%, Third Person 10.1%, Linear 8.7%
- #56 INSTALLATION 19
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nurbs Studios LLC.
Windows · Linux
Alex Carter, part of The Abducted UFO group, acts on a tip about nighttime sightings. Unknowingly, he wanders into a top-secret military base, triggering a suspenseful journey.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.5%, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Immersive Sim 13.6%, Emotional 12.5%, Sci-fi 7.4%
- #57 Last Summer Iteration
70% matchPositive90% of 41 reviews2019
Dev: murase
Windows
little scary Walking simulator in Japanese summer
Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.3%, Cinematic 10.2%, Relaxing 9.7%, Emotional 8.5%, Exploration 8.4%
- #58 Gion Corridor
66% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Burg Game StudioPub: burg
Windows
Set against the backdrop of a Japanese-style townscape reminiscent of Gion, this exploration-based horror game involves searching for “anomalies” and offering prayers. A work dedicated to those who feel bored with their daily lives.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 27%, Interactive Fiction 26.5%, Immersive Sim 17.2%, Exploration 10.1%, Cinematic 8.5%
- #59 SCREAM you LOSE
65% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Burg Game StudioPub: burg
Windows
If you get startled, you go back to Number 0. A Japanese-style horror anomaly-spotting game that uses your microphone to detect your reactions. Eerie shrines, schools, and cult-like locations await, filled with all kinds of horror and anomalies.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.2%, Interactive Fiction 24.2%, Immersive Sim 19.8%, Exploration 10.6%, Cinematic 9.4%
- #60 Shenmue III Enhanced
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YS NETPub: ININ
Windows
The most refined version of Ryo Hazuki’s epic adventure. Featuring enhanced visuals, improved performance, and optional modern quality-of-life upgrades.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 17.1%, Third Person 16.1%, Linear 14.4%, Emotional 10.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.1%